Kansas Pacific
“Built by bullets, dynamite, and blood-stained spikes!”
Synopsis
Just before the Civil War (but after the South has seceded), Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the frontier; army captain Nelson is sent out to oppose them. As the tracks push westward, Nelson must contend with increasingly violent sabotage, while trying to romance the foreman's pretty daughter Barbara.
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
Capt. John Nelson
Eve Miller
Barbara Bruce
Barton MacLane
Cal Bruce
Harry Shannon
Smokestack the Train Engineer
Tom Fadden
Gus Gustavson the Train Fireman
Reed Hadley
Bill Quantrill
Douglas Fowley
Max Janus
Robert Keys
Lt. Stanton (as Bob Keys)
Irving Bacon
Casey
Myron Healey
Morey
James Griffith
Joe Farley
Clayton Moore
Henchman Stone
Jonathan Hale
Sherman Johnson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Nazarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel B. Ullman
- Original Score
- Albert Sendrey
- Original Title
- Kansas Pacific
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Nazarro
Daniel B. Ullman
Albert Sendrey
Harry Neumann
William Austin, Walter Hannemann
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Nazarro
Director
Daniel B. Ullman
Writer
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Walter Wanger
Producer
Albert Sendrey
Original Music Composer
William Austin
Editor
Walter Hannemann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kansas Pacific
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kansas Pacific about?
Just before the Civil War (but after the South has seceded), Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the frontier; army captain Nelson is sent out to oppose them. As the tracks push westward, Nelson must contend with increasingly violent sabotage, while trying to romance the foreman's pretty daughter Barbara.
Who directed Kansas Pacific?
Kansas Pacific was directed by Ray Nazarro.
Who stars in Kansas Pacific?
The principal cast of Kansas Pacific includes Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller, Barton MacLane, Harry Shannon, Tom Fadden.
When was Kansas Pacific released and how long is it?
Kansas Pacific was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Kansas Pacific?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kansas Pacific was composed by Albert Sendrey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kansas Pacific?
Kansas Pacific holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).